University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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; Dedication Ceremonies Feature The Arts Dedication ceremonies, held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, formally opened UNl's new Art Building. The Dedication was part of Parents' Weekend activities; many students, parents and faculty attended, taking advantage of the oppor- tunity to explore the new building. The ceremonies opened with a prelude concert at 10:40 by the UNI Wind Symphony, under the direction of Ron Johnson. The ensemble played behind the crowd in the Art Building courtyard, with its members dressed in traditional black. More music preceded the speakers, with a trumpet fanfare composed by Anthony Lis, UNI music theory instructor. The trumpeters wore regal, medieval green and gold suits. Thomas Thompson, dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, welcomed the crowd, and called the day a land- mark event in the arts program. He continued, We hope that this building will help us have the finest art program in the midwest. Doy Kaasa, president of the UNI Student Art Association, asserted, Art students are excited and wary about the new building, and hoped it would unify students. Several of the speakers noted former president John Kamerick's contribution to the development of the Art Building. Shirley Eliason Haupt, UNI professor of art, said, Kamerick's dream has come alive. President Constantine Curris also acknowledged Kamerick's contribution, The building is significant to all of us, especially Kamerick. Other speakers included James Martin, UNI vice president and provost, and Joseph Ruffo, former head of the UNI Department of Art. Ruffo commented on the new facility, This is truly a space that is unbelievable, but it is the people that are important. John Page, former acting head of art introduced the architects of Bussard Dikis Associated Ltd. of Des Moines, and noted their contribution to the project. Page then presented the keys of the Art Building to William Lew, head and professor of art, on behalf of the art students and facul- ty. He added, We no longer have any excuses not to be the best art department in the state, perhaps in the country. The W'ind Symphony gave a closing selection. A reception followed the ceremonies in the Art Building lobby, with refreshments served to the public. Activities also included a guided tour of the building and a three-minute slide presenta- tion covering the construction process. Finally, people strolled through the complex, observing the many new and exciting exhibits on display. Many styles of art are exhibited in the new Art Building. Kns Hoepner with grandparents Bob and Virginia Sinclair examine a sculpture in the new gallery. 24 Art Cillery

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